Law or policy

Licensing Act 2003

47 stories · discussed at 173 council meetings · 30 councils

Councils are currently deciding on premises licence applications, frequently addressing resident concerns about public nuisance and crime, while also reviewing licensing policies.

In November 2026, Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee refused a premises licence for Wraps & Wings due to resident complaints about noise and anti-social behaviour. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a licence for Tesco Express in September 2026, but with reduced alcohol sales hours following resident objections. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee also granted a licence for Rump Steak in July 2026 with strict conditions after objections.

Greenwich's Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's premises licence in June 2026 after an illegal worker was discovered. In the same month, Hackney Council's Licensing Committee agreed to establish five sub-committees to operate without political balance. Southwark Council approved a new licensing policy for 2026-2031 in March 2026, outlining how it will manage responsibilities under the Licensing Act 2003.

Upcoming meetings in November 2026 include Hackney's Licensing Sub Committee C considering a premises licence application and a closure order report, and Sutton's and Brent's Alcohol and Entertainment Licensing Sub-Committees also scheduled to meet. The Licensing Act 2003 is the UK legislation governing the sale of alcohol, regulated entertainment, and late-night refreshment.

Key facts

  1. Waltham Forest's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee refused a premises licence for Wraps & Wings on 4 November 2026. Source
  2. Hounslow Council's Licensing Panel granted a premises licence for Tesco Express on Whitton Road in September 2026, restricting alcohol sales hours. Source 1 Source 2
  3. Kensington and Chelsea's Licensing Sub-Committee granted a licence to Rump Steak on 23 July 2026 with strict conditions. Source
  4. Greenwich Licensing Review Sub-Committee revoked Café Raj's premises licence on 4 June 2026 following the discovery of an illegal worker. Source
  5. Hackney Council's Licensing Committee agreed to establish five sub-committees without political balance on 3 June 2026. Source 1 Source 2
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on, with background from Wikipedia. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 9 November 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 4

  1. Archway Bar Terrace Expansion Approved Despite Noise Worries Islington's Licensing Sub-Committee B has approved a premises licence variation for The Archway, located at 1 Navigator Square, despite concerns from a local resident regarding... Islington 21 September 2025
  2. Leyton Brewery Faces Licensing Scrutiny Over Public Nuisance Concerns A Leyton brewery, Blondies Brewery, is under scrutiny as Waltham Forest Council's Licensing Act 2003 Sub-Committee considers its application for a new premises licence. The... Waltham Forest 16 September 2025
  3. Licensing Sub-Committee to Review Personal Licence Croydon Council's Licensing Sub-Committee convened on 12 September 2025, to review a personal licence following the issuing of a civil penalty under the Licensing Act 2003. The... Croydon 16 September 2025
  4. Roe Green event faces scrutiny over noise, resident concerns. Roe Green residents have raised concerns about potential noise and disruption from the upcoming Rangeelu Gujarat 2025 event, leading to scrutiny from Brent Council's Alcohol and... Brent 23 August 2025
  5. North Finchley Residents Object to New Alcohol License North Finchley residents have voiced their opposition to a new premises licence application from Vsands Trading Ltd, seeking to sell alcohol at 803 High Road. The proposed... Barnet 18 August 2025
  6. Lewisham Council Appoints Members to Licensing Sub-Committees Lewisham Council has appointed councillors to five licensing sub-committees, as agreed at the Licensing Committee meeting on 13 August 2025. These sub-committees are essential... Lewisham 17 August 2025
  7. Restaurant's Wedding Party Faces Noise Concerns A Romford restaurant's plans to host a wedding celebration with extended hours are facing scrutiny due to noise concerns raised by local authorities. Havering 12 August 2025
  8. Passione Vino Granted License Amid Resident Noise Concerns Passione Vino, an establishment at 58 Exmouth Market, has been granted a new premises licence by Islington Council's Licensing Sub Committee D, despite concerns raised by local... Islington 12 August 2025